Ta'Rell Burton, Jr.

Ta'Rell Lavar Burton Jr. was born on June 4, 1997, in Denver Colorado to his parents, AnJanette T. Nelson and Ta'Rell Lavar Burton, Sr. Ta'Rell, Jr. was the first and eldest son born to the union of his mother and father. Ta'Rell, Jr. was raised surrounded by his three siblings, Ta'Zhae Ajanae Burton, De'Ontre James Yorks and De'Ashae Marie Yorks. Later, AnJanette married Donald Yorks, who became a father figure to Ta'Rell, Jr. from his youth. At the age of five, Ta'Rell, Jr. began to develop his passion for sports, while playing in a football youth league for a team called, The Disciples. Later, he also discovered a love for basketball and boxing. He was very athletic and displayed versatility with the support of many mentors and coaches. Ta'Rell, Jr. attended Columbine Elementary, Morey Middle and Manual High Schools all in the Denver Public School System. He later enrolled at Denver Justice to continue his pursuit of achieving a High School Diploma. He was a very bright student and excelled in math. The University of Colorado recognized Ta'Rell, Jr. as a gifted scholar. Ta'Rell, Jr. met Ellesse Mayfield and the two came to care deeply for one another. Ta'Rell and Ellesse would soon cherish their first and only son, Ta'Rell Lavar Burton, III. He was a proud father who loved his son dearly and, was determined to provide his family with love and security. He showed his devotion to his family by supplying them with all physical, mental, and spiritual needs on a daily basis. Ta'Rell, Jr. was very proud of becoming a first time father and he lovingly referred to his son as, "My Little Third." Ta'Rell, Jr. was a very loyal, loving, and committed father, son, and brother, with an entrepreneurial spirit. During his young life, he took up many trades including landscaping "Sweet Lawns" and construction. His hobbies included fishing, bowling, shopping, rapping, and cooking to complement what he enjoyed the most, eating. Ta'Rell had many accomplishments more notably he will be remembered for his big bright eyes, charismatic smile, and a laugh that would often make anyone's day brighter. Ta'Rell was preceded in death by his uncles, Marlow Jenkins, Da'Rell Burton, Sr. and Dolan Burton. Ta'Rell Lavar Burton, Jr. departed this life on March 9, 2016 in Denver Colorado. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his only son, Ta'Rell Lavar Burton III; his parents, AnJanette T. Nelson and Ta'Rell Lavar Burton, Sr. of Denver; the mother of his child, Ellesse Mayfield; one brother, De'Ontre Yorks; two sisters, Ta'Zhae Ajanae Burton and De'Ashae Yorks, all residing in Denver, Colorado; his grandmothers, Joyce Nelson, Brenda (Richard) Burton Chaney both of Denver; four aunts, Karla Nelson, Nicole Nelson, Joya (Carl) Beasley, and Rose (Kager) Burton; his uncle, Cornelius Williams Jr.,; a host nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends who will all love and miss him dearly.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 3/22/2016 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 3/23/2016 at 11:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Family Gathering: 3/23/2016 - Following the Funeral Services Pipkin Braswell Reception Center - 2428 Ogden Street, Denver, CO